Prosecutor files motion to dismiss bench in Detroit mayor case

DETROIT (AP) -- The Wayne County prosecutor's office says it has filed a motion seeking the disqualification of all 36th District Court judges in the preliminary examination for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Kym Worthy's office says Monday it filed the motion because of potential conflicts of interest. Worthy has said she wants a visiting judge to hear the case.

The motion is expected to be heard April 18 by Judge Ronald Giles. It also asks that Giles be disqualified.

Giles was selected last month in a blind draw of four judges to hear the June 9 preliminary examination.

Kilpatrick and former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty face perjury, misconduct and other charges in a text-messaging sex scandal.